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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1953
Page
1
A Moravia concern voices need for bridges over canyon-like streets. City officials review the annual financial statement showing substantial indebtedness from two prior street improvement programs, which outlived their cost. Current plan calls for scarifying streets to reuse on-site rock and shale for surface material.
Dirt coats Moravia streets creating dusty conditions in wet weather. The town faces a housing squeeze as the school break nears and teachers seek better accommodations. Two families from Albia have moved here, with more inquiries but few options. Local construction may bring two new houses this summer. Centerville Rotary guests hosted a Moravia Booster Club dinner, delivering warm fellowship and lively singing from the visiting group.
The Willing Workers club met at Dorothy Potts home on Wednesday April 29. Members and guests sewed carpet tags then shared a roast chicken noon meal. Attendees included Clera Brown Stella Argo Mary McFatridge Verta Hoffman Veda Brown Emily Thompson Marcia Maude Turner Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley Richard Clair Potts. The group plans a May 19 gathering at Mrs Andrew Mosley’s home.
Public auction set for June 5 1958 at ten o clock a m at the south door of Centerville Court House Iowa to sell Gillie G Atkins property Lot 6 Original Town of Moravia except forty feet off the South side of a prime lot 20 percent down balance on delivery of administrator deed abstract of title showing merchantable title Guernsey Powers Attorneys renewal request Moravia Union subscriptions prompt renewal requested
The community mourns the sudden death of Mrs. Bertha Gilliland after a stroke that struck Friday morning. She died Sunday at four in St Josephs hospital Centerville. Family sympathy is extended as relatives and friends recall her helpful, bright disposition. Many local families visited, traveled, or joined the funeral plans throughout the weekend and following week.
Mrs. George A. Smith 68 of Cedar Rapids formerly Lucille Robinson of Moravia has faced misfortune and luck, confined since June with a broken hip yet winning a $5,000 second prize in a Betty Crocker testimonial contest plus past radio and appliance prizes. Her Moravia ties include father James Robinson who ran a butcher shop and her kin Levi Robinson Irvin Smith and Inez Faber.
A string of Sunday visits spans Ottumwa and nearby farms with families including Gideon Lockman VanDorin Proctor Leffler Cox Harper and Helmick. A school picnic at Ottumwa park features Vina Taylor Irene Herteen and patrons. Measles reported for Margeret Stocker.
Sunday school attendance cited at 48 as Pearle King visited with the Fentons and cross-town friends. Numerous calls and gatherings occur through the week including Carl's recovery from operation and G A Vickroy and Frank Martin homes hosting. A Pleasant Hill school term closes with a basket dinner and drawings by children, with thanks to teacher Mrs Ashby and several families noted.
The Busy Maidens 4-H club met May 11 in the Hilton church basement with Patty Rogers presiding at 8:20. The pledge was recited, minutes approved, and it was decided she would attend the state 4-H convention as a first timer. Plans discussed for camp and eligibility were noted along with leaders distributing Food Charts and pamphlets on How.
Advertisers in the Moravia Union include Patty Rogers Aileen Turner and Jeider Mrs Warren Roumer and Mrs Ralph Turner. Reporter Aileen Tunes notes the advertising presence in the Des Moines Register and Tribune classified pages.
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